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Third Libyan charged with Pan Am 747 bombing after 32 years

Precisely 32 years after a bomb explosion destroyed a Pan Am Boeing 747-100 over Scotland, the US government has formally charged a third person with the attack on the aircraft. US attorney general William Barr states that the government has...

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US lawmakers agree on long-awaited extension of financial aid

After months of negotiations, US lawmakers in Washington, DC have agreed on an additional $900 billion relief package that gives airlines $15 billion more in payroll support to help them manage through the ongoing coronavirus crisis After months of negotiations,...

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How might new Covid-19 strains affect the airline industry’s outlook?

The emergence of more infectious strains of Covid-19 and the consequent restrictions placed on travel to and from the UK, Denmark and South Africa could have significant implications for the airline industry’s recovery path. The emergence of more infectious strains...

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Embraer chief promises progress in 2021 on pair of new programmes

Embraer expects by mid-2020 to have revealed more detail on its next two aircraft developments, including a long-trailled turboprop airliner. Embraer expects by mid-2021 to have revealed more detail on its next two aircraft developments, including a long-trailled turboprop airliner....

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Rival Israir bidders each lay claim to be declared victor

Sale of the Israeli leisure carrier Israir is continuing to generate controversy among the contending parties, with investor YH Dimri insisting it should be considered the successful bidder. The trustee for the sale issued a position statement on 20 December...

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NGPA Awards Over $150,000 in 2020 Aviation Scholarship

Deserving LGBTQ+ Members Win Major Scholarship Awards NGPA, The Worldwide LGBT Aviation Community, announces the winners of their 2020 Scholarships. In the 22nd year of offerings, NGPA saw a record number of applications which signifies the increased need for financial...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Term (12.18.20): Braking Action Advisories

Braking Action Advisories When tower controllers receive runway braking action reports which include the terms “medium,” “poor,” or “nil,” or whenever weather conditions are conducive to deteriorating or rapidly changing runway braking conditions, the tower will include on the ATIS...

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ASTM Int’l Committee Activity Focuses on Aerospace Industry Certifications

Recently, The Committee Approved A Standard Guide For A/C Certifications Of Aerospace Engineers And Professionals New activity from ASTM International's aerospace personnel committee (F46) focuses on standardizing certification in the aerospace industry. Committee F46 oversees the development and maintenance of...

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ANN’s Daily Aero-Linx (12.18.20)

Aero Linx: Light Aircraft Association Welcome to the Light Aircraft Association, the heart of a community that lives and breathes recreational aviation in all its forms! With almost 70 years of history, no other UK association has the depth of...

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Lion Air 737 in runway excursion after landing

A Lion Air Boeing 737-900ER suffered a runway excursion after landing during a heavy rainstorm at Lampung airport. A Lion Air Boeing 737-900ER suffered a runway excursion after landing during a heavy rainstorm at Lampung airport. The jet, registered PK-LGP,...

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